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Welcome to episode 250 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of the unlikely hero — how God uses the unqualified to accomplish the impossible.  Key takeaways:    God's discipline has purpose and His anger has limits. Eighteen years of oppression ended the moment Israel cried out. He disciplines to restore, not destroy. Ehud was a left-handed man from the tribe of Benjamin — the tribe whose name means “son of the right hand.” God's choice of deliverer was deliberate divine irony. What you consider your disqualifying characteristic may be exactly what God intends to use. Left-handedness was a battlefield liability that became Ehud's tactical advantage. Godly boldness is not recklessness — it is calculated courage rooted in careful preparation. Ehud made a plan, chose his moment, and acted with precision. Bold obedience and wise planning are partners, not opposites. God's deliverance often comes through means we would never have chosen. He works through the weak and unexpected precisely so no one can claim human credit. One act of strategic obedience can produce lasting fruit. Ehud's mission resulted in 80 years of peace — the longest rest in the entire book of Judges. God doesn't need cookie-cutter servants. He specializes in using the unexpected to accomplish the impossible — and He has been doing it since the beginning.  Quotable:    Stop apologizing for what makes you different. What you call a disqualification, God may be calling a qualification. He doesn't choose the most likely — He chooses the willing, then uses their weakness to put His power on display.  Application:    Stop disqualifying yourself. Make a list of the limitations, failures, or differences you believe make you unusable to God. Then hold that list against Ehud — a man from the wrong tribe who couldn't use the right hand. If God could use him to deliver a nation, your list is not the final word.  Prepare before you act. When God calls you to difficult obedience — a hard conversation, a major decision, a step of faith — don't mistake urgency for recklessness. Pray for wisdom, make a plan, count the cost, then move. Ehud's courage was inseparable from his preparation.  Stay open to unconventional answers. The solution to your impossible situation may not look the way you expect. Don't limit God to conventional methods. The provision, the breakthrough, or the open door may come from a direction you never anticipated. Keep your eyes open for what He might be doing sideways.  Act when God gives you the moment. Ehud waited for the right time, then moved without hesitation. There are moments God puts in front of us — a conversation, an opportunity, an open door — that require immediate response. Preparation without action is just planning. When the moment comes, step through it.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

Morning Mantra: "What we see reflected in others depends on the clarity of the window through which we look."   Whatever you see when you evaluate other people, is a projection of what is inside of you.  In order to recognize something in others, you must first have it within yourself.More often than not, what we dislike in others are the very things we do not like in ourselves. Trying to run away from this by blaming others, will only prolong the problem and make it worse.  Facing and accepting is the only way to change.The good news is that this “mirror” has a positive side to it. The inspiring, uplifting things you see in other people, are in you as well. When you recognize things like compassion, beauty, caring and affection, you're also seeing a projection of yourself. You see these things because they are a part of you, you recognize them.The source of your thoughts and feelings about other people, about things, about situations, is you. When you see darkness, it is your darkness. When you see beauty, it is your own beauty. Grasp this concept, and you can change your world.#BeClearOnYourReflection  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHIppie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuotes

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Great Britain has a George Floyd moment - in reverse, Maine struggles with the worst political candidate ever ,and Jill Biden gets confused, again. The world is upside down - or is it righting itself finaly? You can decide after you hear this week's "did they really just say that" moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"In einer Kleinstadt am Rhein wird eine junge Frau tot aufgefunden, deren Herz herausgerissen wurde. Man macht für die Tat einen Wolf oder Bären verantwortlich. Nach weiteren ähnlichen Todesfällen wird der Jäger Sirgurd beauftragt, das örtliche Mädchenpensionat zu beschützen und das Tier zu erlegen. Bevor es soweit kommt, lernt er die schöne Loreley kennen. Er verliebt sich in sie, obwohl sie ihm mitteilt, die legendäre Sagengestalt zu sein."

No ar mais um episódio do Agro Runners! Desta vez, recebemos Charles Takeuchi, supervisor comercial na Grasp, pai, marido e um maratonista amador de altíssima performance.Você já imaginou o que é preciso para correr uma maratona abaixo de 3 horas? Charles é um verdadeiro colecionador de tempos incríveis, mas ele deixa claro: o talento sozinho não ganha do esforço e da disciplina. Neste bate-papo inspirador, Charles nos conta como começou na corrida após um desafio de seu gerente para ganhar um par de tênis em 2013 e como o esporte transformou completamente sua carreira, o levando de um recém-formado tímido ao prêmio de melhor vendedor da equipe. Neste episódio, você vai ouvir sobre: A busca pelo grande sonho: completar as maiores maratonas do mundo (Majors) abaixo de 3 horas. A importância de estabelecer a ordem de prioridades: Família primeiro, trabalho, vida social e, por fim, o hobby. Como ele superou um episódio de burnout em 2024, causado pela tentativa de conciliar noites mal dormidas com a bebê recém-nascida, treinos de madrugada e o trabalho, para depois renascer e bater seu recorde pessoal na Maratona de Berlim. O impacto de coisas "simples", como cortar açúcar, focar em comida de verdade e priorizar o sono, na performance de um atleta. E, claro, um "perrengue" inesquecível e literal na Maratona de Porto Alegre que rendeu muita risada!

Parashat Behalotcha.Why Moshe R. didn't grasp the making of Menorah. by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

Welcome to episode 249 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of the God who sees the overlooked.  Key takeaways:   God does not wait for the worthy to come to Him. He pursues the fleeing. Hagar was running from something with no plan for where to go, and God ran toward her. Divine questions are rarely for God's information. “Where have you come from and where are you going?” was an invitation for Hagar to face her situation honestly and receive a way forward. God names the suffering before He names the promise. He acknowledged Hagar's affliction before He spoke of her future. He does not skip over pain to get to blessing. The name Ishmael means “God hears.” Every time Hagar spoke her son's name she rehearsed the testimony that her cry had been heard. God builds memorials of grace into ordinary life. The invisible suffering of the powerless is fully visible to God. What happens behind closed doors with no witnesses is not hidden from El Roi. He is keeping account. Hagar is the only person in all of Scripture to give God a name. This honor was not given to Abraham, Moses, or David — it was given to a foreign slave woman. God's deepest revelations often come to the least expected people. God's pattern throughout Scripture is consistent: He reveals Himself to shepherds, fishermen, a murderer, an adulteress, a teenager. In His kingdom, the last are precisely the ones He seeks first.  Quotable:   You're not too marginalized, too broken, or too insignificant for His attention. The same God who left heaven to find a runaway slave in the wilderness is the God who sees you completely — right now, exactly where you are.  Application:   If you are running from pain without a destination — recognize that God is not trying to drag you back to what hurt you. He pursues the fleeing not to condemn their escape but to redirect their steps. Bring Him your honest answer to the question He asked Hagar: Where are you going?  If you are suffering in silence — your unseen struggles are fully visible to God. Chronic pain no one asks about. Financial stress you hide. Grief you carry alone. Caregiving exhaustion you never talk about. El Roi is not indifferent to what no one else can see. He is witnessing every moment and keeping account.  If you feel marginalized — by age, economics, health, race, or social standing — you are precisely the kind of person God loves to encounter. Do not let your circumstances make you doubt your worth to Him. He does not reserve His presence for the powerful and prominent.  Build your own memorial — Hagar named the well Beer-lahai-roi so the encounter would not be forgotten. When God meets you in a wilderness moment, write it down. Name it. Return to it. Let it become the evidence you rehearse when the next hard season comes.  Connect with us:   Website:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

I. The apostle reminds believers we are each personally and individually rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, v17. II. He prays that together, corporately, with all the saints, we'll know how wide and long and high and deep is this love of Christ, v18. III. And he prays we'll know and grasp this love, more and more, in v19. 

https://rhr.tv/stream Sentiment Analysis https://x.com/sullymichaelvan/status/2059646236966137982 Fidelity Glitch https://x.com/adi_baradwaj/status/2059422632215548143 NY legal complaint seeks title to 39,069 allegedly abandoned bitcoin wallets https://static1.squarespace.com/static/694884477ae7ad3f7b78981b/t/6a038dcea3e5b83386bf21a4/1778617806647/2026-05-01+%5B21%5D-%5B22%5D+Summons+%26+Amended+Complaint.pdf Is it Shkreli? https://x.com/MartinShkreli/status/2059711308921028692 Former CIA officer accused of stealing $40M in gold bars and foreign currency https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/28/politics/former-cia-officer-public-money-theft Texas app store age-verification law allowed to take effect for now https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/28/texas-apple-google-app-store-age-verification/ South Carolina social media law criticized as statewide age surveillance https://reclaimthenet.org/south-carolina-social-media-surveillance-law Walz signs Minnesota bill adding social media protections for children https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-signs-bill-enacting-social-media-guardrails-for-minnesota-children/ Developer Spotlight: Kurt Unger https://opensats.org/blog/developer-spotlight-kurt-unger CFTC Approves Kalshi Perpetual BTC Future https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9240-26 North Korea | Dictatorship Implements Rice Price Controls North Korea's authoritarian regime is attempting to cap rice prices after a sharp food price surge, but the policy is making the shortage worse. According to Daily NK, the regime ordered local officials to stop street vendors from selling rice above a state-imposed ceiling. This action was in response to rice prices rising above 30,000 North Korean won ($33.33) per kilogram. Officials and undercover agents are now inspecting markets, checking sellers' account books, and confiscating rice from those accused of charging too much. Traders are responding by pulling rice from public stalls and selling it privately from homes or other hidden locations. For North Koreans, the state's actions make rice harder to find and more expensive. FinancialFreedomReport.org Matching Hashes: Reproducing the Guix-built Bitcoin Core release binary with Nix https://b10c.me/projects/027-bitcoind-gunix-match/ ngit-cli v2.5.0 adds PR defaults, GRASP fallback handling, and checkout fixes https://github.com/DanConwayDev/ngit-cli/releases/tag/v2.5.0 Europa VPN Market https://europa.westernbtc.com/ Google employee charged with insider trading https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/google-employee-charged-insider-trading Data broker location data used to target and kill U.S. troops https://www.techdirt.com/2026/05/28/enemies-are-exploiting-unregulated-data-broker-location-data-to-target-and-kill-u-s-troops/ 3:33 - Opening riff 9:03 - Dashboard 16:48 - Angry plebs 37:48 - Fidelity glitch 42:48 - Abandoned wallets 48:53 - Texas age verification 56:33 - Drone warfare 1:04:48 - OpenSats dev spotlight 1:06:18 - CFTC Kalshi 1:10:48 - HRF Story of the Week 1:13:18 - Matching Hashes 1:15:23 - Zaps & Boosts 1:22:03 - Software updates 1:26:16 - Google insider trading 1:29:08 - Data brokers risk troops 1:33:03 - US constitution on the blockchain Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

Welcome to episode 248 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today we will cover: “You are the salt of the earth, You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:13–16 The call to be salty and lit. Purpose influences the world. Key Takeaways: The call to be Salty and Lit. God's righteousness is felt! God's love is longed for! God's presence is preserved! God's Provision is Proclaimed The Caution to the Salty and Lit. The Charge for the Salty and Lit. Quotable: “Taste and see that the Lord is Good” (Psalm 34) “We are what we eat!” (Psalm 1) “The salty taste that leaves you thirsty!” “The purpose and plan is for you to be salty and lit, so that through you others would taste and see that the Lord is good!” Application: Silent – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. Subtle – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. Shelfed – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. “Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Connect with us: Website: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to: https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 41:13"For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, Do not fear, I will help you."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "Biomes" by James Heather- "Psalm 33-Let Your Mercy be on Us" by Psalms by Chris- "Be Thou My Vision" by David BaroniNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

“You stare at him, and he just stares right back…” Our rebels, plus two, make their way to the secret entrance to the shrine of Sarenrae under the Silver Star, but must first get past the Empress of Slime and her minions! Support us on Patreon to access our actual play of the Tyrant's Grasp [...] The post Hell's Rebels Episode 161: Erubdiya appeared first on Find the Path Ventures.

Grasp the spiritual truth revealed in today's message that a generation addicted to pleasure cannot carry the weight of God's glory.

The MadPo3t and guest Poet Strings Scrubbs the Medieval definitions of Evil to reveal the Archaic Resilience hidden in the darkness. As the LIRR Strike looms—a Systemic Friction in the physical realm—we Socket into the Unconscious realm where the Fabric is ripped and torn.We Bore Witness to the Mental Cradle we must abandon to Grasp for the Self beyond reality. This is not Static philosophy; it is Temporal Mastery for those Feeding Mentally on the Grotesque truths of the 2026 landscape.

The MadPo3t and guest Poet Strings Scrubbs the Medieval definitions of Evil to reveal the Archaic Resilience hidden in the darkness. As the LIRR Strike looms—a Systemic Friction in the physical realm—we Socket into the Unconscious realm where the Fabric is ripped and torn.We Bore Witness to the Mental Cradle we must abandon to Grasp for the Self beyond reality. This is not Static philosophy; it is Temporal Mastery for those Feeding Mentally on the Grotesque truths of the 2026 landscape.

Welcome to episode 247 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of confession.  Key takeaways:   Confession—real, honest, unguarded acknowledgment of sin—feels dangerous because it makes us vulnerable. The path to freedom runs straight through the thing we most want to avoid. Confession, not concealment, is where healing begins. When we confess sin, we are saying the same thing about it that God says. We are adopting His verdict.  Unconfessed sin does not change God's love—but it absolutely affects our capacity to experience it. The gospel does not just forgive what you have done. It changes who you are. You are not defined by your worst moments. You are defined by the blood of Christ and the verdict of God: justified, redeemed, and adopted.  Quotable:   Confession without change is not repentance—it is performance. True biblical confession is not just a change of words; it is a change of direction.  Application:   Doctrine without direction is incomplete. Here are five specific, actionable steps for walking in biblical confession. Confess to God Specifically, Not Generically.  Biblical confession names the specific sin before the specific God who was specifically offended by it. Distinguish between guilt and shame. Guilt is the conviction that I have done something wrong. Shame is the conviction that I am something wrong. Biblical confession addresses guilt and refuses the lie of shame. Confess to people when appropriate.   Forsake the sin, not just confess it.   Seek help when confession alone is not breaking the pattern.  Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)   https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)   Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/      If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.

This week's Dark Nation Radio includes contributions from bands in Germany, Australia, Belarus, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, the UK, and the US. It's a very international line-up and features new music from Dogtablet, Black Rose Burning, Ayria, Sleep of Mirrors, Neo Dimes, Bustié, Horror Vacui, Divider, Beyond Obsession, Love Ghost, Institute for the Criminally Insane, and The Joy Thieves. I hope you'll give it a spin and thank you for your support! Two upcoming themed broadcasts: This Sunday (May 17th) is World Goth Day and then the following Sunday, May 24th, will be my annual Gothic Beach Party! DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 10 May 2026 Sleep of Mirrors, “Gemini” Ayria, “Long Gone” Beyond Obsession, “In My Blood” Love Ghost, “Silk Noose” Divider, “Behold” Pig, “Rope (Keith LeBlanc remix)” Mondträume, “Whole (Elektrostaub remix)” Horror Vacui, “Shadows Sanctuary” pMad, “Feed” Neo Dimes, “Trigger” Night Train to Nowhere, “The Eaten” The Dark Shadows, “Sliced” The Bellwether Syndicate, “Dystopian Mirror” Corpus Delicti, “Room 36” The Joy Thieves, “The Wrong End of Your Rifle” Bustié, “Smile Now, Cry Later” Daddybear ft. Grabyourface, “Science Fiction” Diffuzion, “Ain't Gonna Fuck With My Brain (Matthew Creed remix)” Religion of Heartbreak, “Telic” Numb, “When Gravity Fails” Institute for the Criminally Insane vs. ee:man, “The Fabric of You” Dogtable ft. Sapphira Vee, “This is What We Wanted Then” Octavian Winters, “Saints of Absolution” Beauty in Chaos, “Grasp the Stars (Collide remix)” I Am a Rocketship, “A Little Bit of Heaven” Black Rose Burning, “You're Retro (William Faith remix)” Byronic Sex & Exile, “Your Name on the Wind” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—25 years strong! **Live Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio[at] gmail[dot]com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio

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What would you do if you thought something super important suddenly disappeared?

Wexler and Vasquez get lost. Acantha and James approach the Grasp. Licensed Tracks from Epidemics: Impenetrable - Philip Ayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 246 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today we will cover: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10–12 Kingdom logic versus worldly logic. Key Takeaways: The Beatitudes is how Jesus lived and how we should be living. Peace is not passive — it is an active pursuit. God first, others second, me last. Righteous living either draws men to our Savior or repels them. Quotable: “Peace is a Person!” “Peace is a pursuit!” “You cannot be a peacemaker unless you've made peace with the Maker.” “The inevitable cost of living like Jesus — persecution.” Application: First — we must have made peace with God, only found in Jesus. Second — we must actively pursue peace with others. Live like Jesus — to be salt and light. Choose to live righteous lives, even when it leads to persecution. Connect with us: Website: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to: https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2042: Laura Stack challenges common misconceptions about Millennials, revealing how their instincts around technology, balance, feedback, purpose, and experimentation can actually boost productivity. By understanding these habits, professionals and leaders can unlock smarter ways of working and create more meaningful, efficient environments. There's a lot to gain from rethinking what “productive” really looks like. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/05/learning-new-tricks-five-productive-practices-millennials-instinctively-grasp/ Quotes to ponder: "Millennials don't just want to read the news anymore. They want to know what they can do about it." "You can't expect loyalty when you offer none." "Change for change's sake is a timewaster, but a willingness to try a new process or use a new vendor can open doors for your team." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 332 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where we discuss this and all of our podcast episodes.This week we start are continuing our series reviewing Cicero's "Academic Questions" from an Epicurean perspective. We are focusing first on what is referred to as Book One, which provides an overview of the issues that split Plato's Academy and gives us an overview of the philosophical issues being dealt with at the time of Epicurus.This week will transition to Book Two, where we will begin with Section 7Our text will come fromCicero - Academic Questions - Yonge We'll likely stick with Yonge primarily, but we'll also refer to the Rackam translation here:Cicero On Nature Of Gods Academica Loeb Rackham : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Rather than offering rigid rules or exclusive expectations, Jesus speaks tenderly to his anxious friends, reassuring them that they already know the way to life with God because they have known him. Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14Worship Songs: Yet Not IGoodness of GodBuild My LifeTake Heart

From time to time Spurgeon preaches a sermon from multiple texts. Some of these are by way of development, some by way of contrast, some by way of confirmation and reiteration. This sermon belongs to that last category. The same phrase occurs in each text: “Lay hold on eternal life.” Emphasising first the vital important of knowing and obtaining this life, and therefore the need for every man to lay hold upon it, the preacher then begins to plead and enforce the exhortation. We are to believe in it as it is presented in the Scriptures and impressed upon us by the Holy Spirit—it must be more than an idea to us. We must possess it, laying hold of it by putting our faith in Jesus Christ and working it out in all our actions. We must watch over it, for it is too easily shrivelled and undermined. We need to fulfil it, living here as those who have this life everlasting in our souls, with its realities conditioning our use of our time and strength. Then, we need to expect it—we must eagerly anticipate it as something that we enter fully before very long. How much do we consider eternal life? Perhaps even as Christians it tends to fade into the background. Spurgeon rescues it from neglect, and sets it before our eyes, front and centre, and very much within present grasp. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/eternal-life-within-present-grasp Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app #spurgeon #podcast #fyp #preacher #reformed #Christian #sermon #history #churchhistory #pastor

What do you do when God transforms you — and nobody believes it?Pastor Jim Domen lived as a gay man for five years. Then Jesus changed everything. The problem? The church doubted it, skeptics called it a lie, and the state of California tried to pass a law making it illegal to even tell his story.It turns out Jim's favorite movie isn't just a movie. It's a mirror. Captain America: The First Avenger is the story of a man who gets transformed — and then gets sidelined. Made into a dancing monkey instead of a warrior. And what happens when he finally steps off the bench and into the fight he was made for.This is one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. Jim doesn't clean it up. Neither do we.Decode what your favorite stories reveal about your own calling at unlockyourstory.org. Support the show and access our behind-the-scenes pre-show conversations at buymeacoffee.com/menatthemovies. Find Jim's books — Breaking Sin's Grasp, Not a Mistake, and the Button Kids Series — at jimdomen.com.

From time to time Spurgeon preaches a sermon from multiple texts. Some of these are by way of development, some by way of contrast, some by way of confirmation and reiteration. This sermon belongs to that last category. The same phrase occurs in each text: "Lay hold on eternal life." Emphasising first the vital important of knowing and obtaining this life, and therefore the need for every man to lay hold upon it, the preacher then begins to plead and enforce the exhortation. We are to believe in it as it is presented in the Scriptures and impressed upon us by the Holy Spirit—it must be more than an idea to us. We must possess it, laying hold of it by putting our faith in Jesus Christ and working it out in all our actions. We must watch over it, for it is too easily shrivelled and undermined. We need to fulfil it, living here as those who have this life everlasting in our souls, with its realities conditioning our use of our time and strength. Then, we need to expect it—we must eagerly anticipate it as something that we enter fully before very long. How much do we consider eternal life? Perhaps even as Christians it tends to fade into the background. Spurgeon rescues it from neglect, and sets it before our eyes, front and centre, and very much within present grasp.

Welcome to episode 245 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the topic of living with eternity in view.  Key takeaways:   God is using your suffering to forge something eternal inside you that could not be created any other way. Your pain is not purposeless. It is productive.  The suffering is not incidental—it is instrumental. This is the fundamental problem: not that we don't believe in heaven, but that we don't see it. Our vision has been captured by the visible. In heaven, God will permanently eliminate every source of sorrow from existence. Eternity doesn't minimize the pain. It dwarfs it. An eternal perspective makes evangelism feel less like an awkward religious obligation and more like a rescue operation. Your real life, your truest identity, is not on display in this world. It is secured in heaven. Your citizenship is not contingent on how well you perform today. It is secured by the blood of Jesus.  Quotable:   The biblical reality of heaven is not merely a future comfort—it is a present-tense power that should fundamentally change how we suffer, spend, speak, and live every single day.  Application:   Five areas where an eternal perspective must produce real, visible change. How we endure suffering:  We do not become cowards.  We do not give up under pressure.  When we weigh present suffering against future glory, the calculation is not even close. How we prioritize our money:  The eternal perspective does not forbid financial wisdom or earthly provision. But it fundamentally reorders why we earn and what we do with what remains.  It is about asking a single, clarifying question that eternal perspective makes urgent: Am I investing in what lasts? How we engage in evangelism:  If heaven is real and hell is real, then the most loving thing you can do for the people in your life is tell them about Jesus. How we process grief and loss:  Christian grief is not the absence of sorrow. It is sorrow with a horizon. Separation is temporary, not permanent. Death is defeated, not triumphant. Our loved ones are more alive now than they ever were. We have a reunion to anticipate. How we hold our earthly identity:  We are temporary residents—people who live in a place but don't belong to it.  You are not primarily defined by your job title, your bank account, your social status, your athletic ability, your family reputation, or your political identity. You are defined by your citizenship. You are a child of God, a member of a heavenly commonwealth.  Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)   https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)   Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/      If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

Imagination Combined with Reason Can Build a Sturdier Faith.   Malcolm Guite invites us to recover a "baptized imagination," showing how poetry can do real theological work by carrying truth through image, beauty, sacrament, and story. Rather than replacing reason, imagination helps us perceive meaning—opening Scripture, creation, and the mystery of Christ in ways analysis alone cannot reach.   Take the Listener Survey Sign up for The After Party Sign up for The Good List   Mentioned In This Episode: Malcolm Guite's Galahad in the Grail Malcolm Guite's Parable and Paradox William Shakespoeare's Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? George Herbert's poem The Agonie C.S. Lewis's Bluspels and Flalansferes C.S. Lewis on Imagination and Reason in Christian Apologetics Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Biographia Literaria Scriptures Referenced In This Episode: 1 Corinthians 2 (ESV) Luke 22:19-20 (NJKV) Luke 10:27 (NKJV) John 1:1 (NIV) Psalm 19:1 (KJV)   More from Malcolm Guite: Malcolm Guite's website and blog Malcolm Guite's Youtube channel Malcolm Guite's books   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.  

Creativity isn't extra; it's how we unlock potential. That's the heartbeat of this conversation with Austrian‑Californian multimedia artist and creativity awareness educator Michaell Magrusche, whose neurodiversity shaped a human‑centered approach to learning, design, and life. We talk candidly about why people must come before systems, how to balance money, meaning, and voice in design, and the simple habits that make creativity a daily practice instead of a once‑a‑year workshop.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review to help others find it. Your support helps us keep these human‑centered stories flowing.

Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereWant to turn corporate retained earnings into future tax-efficient cash flow without locking your money away?If you are a business owner sitting on retained earnings, you have probably felt the tension between paying personal tax now or leaving money in the corporation and dealing with the tax consequences later. This episode walks through a strategy designed to create more flexibility: using a corporate-owned permanent life insurance policy as a pass-through structure that can support borrowing, asset growth, and long-term estate planning. It is especially relevant if you want more optionality with your money while keeping an eye on taxes, liquidity, and legacy.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Understand how a corporate-owned permanent life insurance policy can help reduce future personal tax friction on retained earnings.See what funding levels like $1 million per year versus $100,000 per year can actually look like in practice, including cash value growth, leverage potential, and policy offset options.Grasp how this structure can support both living benefits now and estate planning advantages later through growing cash value, borrowing flexibility, and tax-efficient death benefit planning.Press play now to see how this strategy can create more control, more flexibility, and a more tax-efficient path for your corporate wealth.

Welcome to episode 244 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Marty sits down with Darrell to talk about the launch of his brand new podcast, Profit and Principle — where Sunday's truth meets Monday's bottom line.Key Takeaways:Darrell launched Profit and Principle to fill a genuine gap — business podcasts that are built on secular frameworks, and Bible podcasts that don't speak the language of the marketplace, but almost nothing in the middle that does both seriouslyThe show is for experienced business people — entrepreneurs, managers, and executives — who are committed Christians and want to know what God actually said about the decisions they face every Monday morningEvery episode follows a consistent structure: the business reality, what Scripture says in full context, and one specific thing you can do this weekThe first episode features a guest — Dr. Peter Stout, CEO of the Houston Forensic Science Center — who speaks to the Sunday-Monday gap from real leadership experience100 episodes are planned so far, covering the full landscape of business life: integrity, money, leadership, conflict, hiring, difficult decisions, and moreEach episode is 10–15 minutes and comes with a downloadable companion PDF for personal use or team discussionThe Profit and Principle website (profitandprinciple.com) will serve as the home base — with past episodes, companion PDFs, a weekly newsletter, and a weekly blogQuotable:"I'm not coming at this as a business consultant or a coach — I'm a Bible teacher. My job is to open up Scripture and show business people what God actually said, in context, and what it means for the decisions they're making this week." — DarrellFind Profit and Principle:

Everyone knows of the Ten Commandments, but few know what they actually mean, and even fewer practice them in everyday life. Discover how these simple commands reveal the nature of God and the way of flourishing for his covenant people. Grasp both the beauty and the limitations of the Law. Understand how the commandments point to our need of a Savior. And see how they are fulfilled in one word: love.

377 When the Screaming Stops or The Loreley's Grasp w/Matthew KowalskiSteven is joined by Matthew Kowalski to discuss 1973's The Loreley's Grasp also known as When the Screaming Stops! Matthew is a Professor of Modern Global History (specializing in cultural history). We hope that you enjoy this spirited and informative episode!Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message on our Facebook page.

Welcome to episode 243 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today we will cover:· “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8· The meaning of pure in heart.· When our spiritual center of life becomes Christ.Key Takeaways:· The Beatitudes are a self-portrait of Jesus and a portrait of us that is still being completed.· Pure in heart — when who you are is changed by whose you are.· God always provides for what He demands.· Apart from Christ, you can do nothing.Quotable:· “The good life is not normal — it's FaithFULL.”· “Pure in heart — when our spiritual center of life becomes Christ!”· “When who you are is changed by whose you are!”· “Purity of heart cleanses the soul so God becomes visible!”Application:· First — realize we are unable to live holy without God.· Second — we must stay in God's Word.· Third — walk in the will and way of the Holy Spirit.· Fourth — pray, pray, pray.Connect with us:Website: https://springbaptist.orgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to: https://springbaptist.org/prayer/If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.

Welcome to episode 242 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today, we will cover mercy.  Specifically, • “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” — Matthew 5:7• What mercy truly is.• What happens when our faith starts to show.Key Takeaways:· The first four Beatitudes reveal our new spiritual condition — mercy is the outward expression.· Mercy is compassion in action — genuine compassion expressed in real help.· Mercy to men doesn't bring mercy from men — it brings mercy from God.· Mercy is a gift from God — we cannot be merciful apart from Him.Quotable:· “When your faith starts to show.”· “Mercy is not sentiment without action.”· “Mercy to men doesn't bring mercy from men — it brings mercy from God.”· “We cannot have the blessing apart from the blesser.”Application:· Show mercy in action — meet needs, don't just feel compassion.· Choose mercy in your attitude — compassion over judgment.· Practice spiritual mercy — pray, correct gently, and share the Gospel.· Walk in the cycle of mercy — receive it, give it, and trust God with the rest.Connect with us:Website: https://springbaptist.orgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to:https://springbaptist.org/prayer/If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider

10. Stalin built power through patience and bureaucratic alliances, while the charismatic Trotsky viewed him as a "gray blur". Trotsky's failure to grasp practical politics was exemplified by his decision to skip Lenin's funeral, allowing Stalin to position himself as the revolution's rightful heir. (10)1924

Welcome to episode 241 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the Church in crisis.  Key takeaways:   The reality:  Churches face both internal and external threats The promise:  Christ is building the Church and he will prevail The church's foundation does not depend on: Gifted leaders Perfect doctrine Cultural acceptance Impressive programs or large numbers For the five churches we examine in the Book of Revelation, we see a pattern and a promise. The pattern:  Acknowledge the problem honestly, remember what you've received, repent and change direction, return to faithful obedience. The promise:  This varies, depending on the church, but is made to ordinary Christians who overcome the challenges specified  Quotable:   Our job isn't to save the church—Jesus did that on the cross.  Application:   How to minister in crisis: Start with prayer:  Our first response to church problems should be prayer, not criticism, complaining, or gossip. Demonstrate personal faithfulness and integrity:  Instead of focusing on what others need to change, ask what God wants to change in you. Speak truth in love Support godly leadership:  Church leaders need your support, not second-guessing. Our job is... To be faithful in our generation.  To pray.  To serve.  To love.  To persevere.  To trust God with results.  Connect with us:   Web site:  https://springbaptist.org   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)   https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)   Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/      If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

In this episode, you will hear Business English questions from senior managers like you. If you want to choose the right word with confidence and sound more precise at work, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Grasp the Nettle: An appreciation of the Bold Life of Bishop Willim E. Swing by John Weiser https://www.amazon.com/Grasp-Nettle-appreciation-Bishop-Willim-ebook/dp/B0C4QRBWZB A appreciative description of key incidents in the professional life of piscopal Bishop William E. Swing

Technology may be a powerful tool of fundraising, but human connection seems far superior to anything else.  Fundraising is a sector shaped by digital tools, automation, and constant urgency, but the real work of fundraising always comes to its roots: relationships. Organizations that are smart enough to slow down and focus on people create stronger, more sustainable support from their donors. At its heart, fundraising isn't just about strategy or tools but remains a deeply human practice built on connection and care. Trevor Nelson is the Chief Gratitude Officer at HGA Fundraising, a family-run company that helps nonprofits raise money through auction items and event fundraising. HGA has grown into a 20+ person team built around collaboration, humor, and shared purpose, beginning only as a small partnership with his best friend. Through Hey Nonprofit, his media platform, including a podcast, weekly webinars, and free coaching, Trevor works to uplift fundraisers and share practical insights that help organizations strengthen relationships and raise more for their missions. He joined Mallory today to talk about the importance of personal connection, gratitude, and genuine interactions in fundraising.  In this episode, you will be able to: Understand why, even in a tech savvy world, fundraising remains a relationship-driven profession. Learn why gratitude and intentional appreciation are essential for building lasting donor relationships. Understand how overwhelm and urgency can affect fundraisers. Grasp why uninterrupted time for oneself is crucial for thinking and reflection. Learn the importance of pausing when overwhelm hits. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Practivated. Practivated delivers AI-powered donor conversation simulations that let fundraisers practice in a private, judgment‑free space—building confidence, refining messaging, and improving outcomes before the real conversation even begins. Developed by fundraising experts with real‑time coaching at its core, it's the smart way to walk into every donor interaction calm, prepared, and ready to connect. Learn more at practivated.com. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Episode 5215: War Expands To The Gulf States; MSM Is Losing Grasp On Their Audience

Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water by Andy Stumpf https://www.amazon.com/Drownproof-Eight-Lessons-Above-Water/dp/125037961X Featuring a foreword by Jocko Willink! A motivational guide to success and leadership based on the author’s experience as a Navy SEAL. Drawing from his extensive military career, renowned Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf shares his hard-earned wisdom by reflecting on his own journey and offering advice to empower readers to avoid costly mistakes and navigate the complexities of life with confidence and purpose. From the grueling training programs to intense combat situations, Stumpf recounts the highs and lows, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership abilities. How can you take the toughest situations in your life and make them the most formative moments you've ever had? How do you take a leap of faith in your life? How can you combat fear when it comes to crush you? How can you build discipline in your life instead of building regrets? In his down-to-earth, sometimes humorous but always honest voice, Stumpf addresses these questions and more in Drownproof. Readers of Drownproof will: *Understand how they are in control of their destiny *Grasp how preparation leads to execution *See the value of planning for the worst-case scenario *Learn how to approach goals *Realize why people actually fail *Discover practical insights learned from the military that apply to all spheres of life About the author ANDY STUMPF is a former Navy SEAL with a 17-year career, including time on SEAL Team 6. He is also a public speaker, podcast host (“Cleared Hot”), and entrepreneur. He was medically retired in 2013 but continues to be active in the military community and various sports like jiu-jitsu and hunting.

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Guest: Michael Vorenberg. Vorenberg discusses Richard Henry Dana's "Grasp of War" speech, which argued the war could not end until the victor secured guarantees against future conflict. This philosophy, demanding the enemy be held down, contrasted sharply with Lincoln's "let 'em up easy" wrestling metaphor, fueling Congressional debates over reconstruction.1888 GAR MERRIMAC FLOAT

Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. This segment introduces the "Jesse Scouts," a Union special forces unit formed by John Frémont and named after his wife. Led by figures like John Charles Carpenter, these men wore Confederate disguises to infiltrate enemy lines. Despite their effectiveness as commandos, their lack of discipline led to friction with the regular Army. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Richard Blazer leads the "Legion of Honor," a hunter-killer team using Jesse Scout tradecraft to fight Confederate partisans in West Virginia. Blazer employs detective work to track down the ruthless Thurman brothers, who attack Union supply lines in the rugged terrain of the Appalachians. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. A failed Union raid on Richmond carrying orders to kill Jefferson Davis prompts the Confederacy to escalate irregular warfare and political influence operations. As the Confederate Secret Service aids the Copperhead movement, author Herman Melville embeds with Union cavalry to witness the hunt for the elusive John Mosby. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Confederate General Jubal Early threatens Washington, D.C., where Lincolnwitnesses the battle at Fort Stevens. Meanwhile, partisan leader John Mosby operates independently, capturing Union forces at Mount Zion Church. O'Donnell notes that better coordination between Early and Mosby could have endangered the capital. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Grant orders total war in the Shenandoah Valley to crush Mosby's Rangers. Although Richard Blazer's scouts initially have success with Spencer carbines, they are eventually lured into a trap and annihilated by Mosby's men at Kabletown, where Blazer is captured by Ranger Lewis Powell. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Lewis Powell, the Ranger who captured Blazer, is revealed to be a Confederate Secret Service operative working with John Wilkes Booth. Powell returns to Baltimore to aid in a plot to kidnap Lincoln, while Mosby deploys troops to secure a potential escape route for the conspirators. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Harry Harrison Young takes command of the Jesse Scouts, serving as Sheridan'sstrategic eyes in Confederate uniforms. These daring scouts deceive enemy forces and carry messages through enemy lines, enabling Sheridan to move his army effectively to join Grant and trap Lee. Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Robert E. Lee rejects the option of guerrilla warfare at Appomattox, choosing surrender to preserve the nation. Years later, former partisan John Singleton Mosby becomes close friends with U.S. Grant and joins the Republican Party, earning the enmity of many Southerners but symbolizing reconciliation. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. At Appomattox, Grant offers generous terms allowing Confederates to keep horses and sidearms. However, Lincoln does not immediately declare the war over; in his final speech, he focuses on the complex path to peace and suffrage, viewing the surrender as a step rather than a conclusion. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. Following Lincoln's assassination, General Sherman negotiates a surrender with Confederate General Johnston at Bennett Place. Sherman attempts to secure a comprehensive peace including civil matters, but officials in Washington, seeking stricter retribution, reject the terms as too generous, forcing a second, purely military surrender. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. While the Grand Review celebrates victory in Washington, General Sheridan is sent to the Texas border with 50,000 troops to counter French imperial ambitions in Mexico and suppress remaining Confederate resistance. Meanwhile, Confederate General Kirby Smith flees to Mexico rather than surrender his western forces. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. The government utilizes military tribunals to try Lincoln's assassins and Andersonville commandant Henry Wirz, arguing the war is ongoing. Prosecutors hope to pressure Wirz into implicating Jefferson Davis in prisoner atrocities to justify hanging the Confederate president, but Wirz refuses and is executed alone. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. Vorenberg discusses Richard Henry Dana's "Grasp of War" speech, which argued the war could not end until the victor secured guarantees against future conflict. This philosophy, demanding the enemy be held down, contrasted sharply with Lincoln's "let 'em up easy" wrestling metaphor, fueling Congressional debates over reconstruction. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. Vorenberg explains how President Johnson's racism and desire for a hasty peace alienated Congress. Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights and Freedman's Bureau Acts, arguing the war was over. Republicans, however, insisted war powers remained necessary to protect freedmen, leading them to override Johnson and unite against him. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. To undercut radicals, Johnson followed Seward's advice to declare the insurrection ended by executive proclamation in 1866. Vorenberg notes this "official" peace ignored realities like the New Orleans massacre. Simultaneously, Senator Doolittle was misled by General Carlton regarding the mistreatment of the Navajo at Bosque Redondo during his peace commission tour. Guest: Michael Vorenberg. General Grant found himself caught between a hostile President Johnson and Secretary Stanton. Vorenberg describes the disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, where Johnson used Grant'spopularity as a shield while making embarrassing speeches. Witnessing Johnson's behavior, Grant ultimately sided with Stanton, realizing the President was unworthy of his loyalty.